Often called red gold, saffron is the most expensive spice in the world: A mere 2 grams of the highest quality costs nearly $60. With a floral aroma and fruity, earthy flavor, saffron is a delicate ...

Saffron, a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower, is most commonly associated with Asia and the Middle East. But saffron crocus thrive around the Mediterranean, including Italy, where they ...

While the saying goes "worth its salt", it really ought to be "worth its saffron". Costing over $10,000 per pound, saffron is the world's most expensive spice in the world by a wide margin. Used in ...

There's so much to say about saffron that I hardly know where to begin. Its powers are almost legendary. Saffron is the color of a Buddhist monk's robe; saffron is reputedly an aphrodisiac, described ...